paper 3 word glossary: Flashcards
what is climate change?
long term shifts in the Earth’s average weather patterns including temperature and rainfall over several decades
energy security:
the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price
morecambe bay:
is an estuary in North-West England
hydrogen fuel cells:
an alternative to rechargeable cells and batteries
what is a estuary?
it is a semi-enclosed body of water from where the river meets the sea
what are the four A’s of energy?
availability
accessibility
affordability
acceptability
definition of energy accessibility:
the ease in which people and businesses can obtain energy resources
definition of energy affordability
the economic feasibility of energy supply for consumers and industries
definition of energy acceptability:
the degree in which a energy source is considered environmentally and socially sustainable
social advantages of the scheme
-reduce travel times potentially making the journey from the m6 in Lancaster to the A595 from 2 hours to 30 minutes
-more access to tourists
what is a nature reserve?
is a protected area often designated to safeguard wildlife and their habitats
what is hydroelectric power?
created by the movement of water, usually in dams
what is an ecosystem?
it is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic factors
what is bioenergy
energy derived from biomass which is organic matter from recently living organisms primarily plants
